understanding your role as a campus security authority
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Mandatory Reporting
Understanding your role as a Campus Security Authority &
Responsible Employee
Faculty and Staff Training
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Federal Laws The following laws create reporting responsibilities for faculty, staff
and selected student employees:
Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
The Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (1990)
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Title IX
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
“No person in the United States shall, on
the basis of sex, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of,
or be subjected to discrimination under
any educational program or activity
receiving federal financial assistance.”
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972
Implmenting Regulartoins at:
20 U.S.C. – 1681 & 34 C.F.R. Part 106
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Responsible Employees
Title IX
For purposes of compliance with Title IX, all faculty and staff members are considered “Responsible Employees” and are required to report acts of sex and/or gender discrimination – including sexual violence – involving any member(s) of the campus community or visitors to the College’s Title IX Coordinator.
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Title IX
Ursinus Title IX Coordinator
Kimberly F. Taylor
Associate Dean of Students
Office: Student Affairs Suite, Wismer Center
(above Institute for Inclusion & Equity)
Phone: (610) 409-3590 or x4300
Email: [email protected]
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Title IX
Rape or
Attempted Rape
Stalking
Sexual
Assault
Sexual
Harassment
Intimate Partner
Violence
Other forms
of gender based
discrimination
Sexual Misconduct includes,
but is not limited to:
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The Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (1990)
The Clery Act, originally enacted by the
Congress and signed into law by President
George Bush in 1990 as the Crime
Awareness and Campus Security Act of
1990, was championed by Howard &
Connie Clery after their daughter Jeanne
(pictured left) was murdered at Lehigh
University in 1986. They also founded the
non-profit Clery Center (previously known
as Security On Campus) in 1987.
In 1998, amendments renamed the Act
in memory of Jeanne Clery.
www.CleryCenter.org
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The Clery Act
Campus Security Authorities (CSA)
Many crimes (especially sexual violence) go unreported to Campus Safety but may be reported to other campus officials.
For example, a victim of a sexual offense may turn to a Resident Advisor or Peer Advocate for assistance, or a student athlete who got into a fight with another player may speak with their coach.
For this reason, the Clery Act requires all institutions to collect crime reports from a variety of individuals and organizations that Clery considers to be “Campus Security Authorities.” CSAs are a vital part of data collection for the annual safety and security report.
www.CleryCenter.org
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The Clery Act
Campus Security Authorities (CSA)
Campus Security Authorities are defined by function, not title.
Significant responsibility for student and campus activities Regular contact with students
Examples include: Campus Safety staff (including Dispatchers) Residence Life staff (including RAs) Prevention & Advocacy staff (including Peer Advocates) All other Student Affairs staff members Coaches and Athletic trainers Faculty or staff advisors to student organizations
Because a faculty or staff member can take on a role as a student organization advisor at any time, the College has designated all employees as Campus Security Authorities.
www.CleryCenter.org
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The Clery Act
CSA Duty to Report
All CSAs are required to report crimes involving any member(s) of the campus community (including visitors) to Campus Safety without delay.
Exception: A victim of a sex crime is not required to report the incident to Campus Safety but must inform the Title IX Coordinator.
When in doubt about whether to report a crime, seek advice from Campus Safety (610-409-3333).
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The Clery Act
Reportable Crimes
• The following crimes must be reported:
Homicide Burglary Sex Offenses Stolen Vehicles Aggravated Assault Arson Robbery
Liquor, drug & weapon violations – both arrests & disciplinary referrals
• HATE CRIMES for any of the above incidents, any crime causing bodily injury or any of the following crimes that were motivated by hate:
Larceny-Theft Simple assault Intimidation Vandalism
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The Clery Act
Reporting Logistics
• Be sure to document when and where the crime occurred and when it was reported to you.
• Get whatever information the person is willing to tell you. You are not required to investigate or classify the crime. Campus Safety will take care of that.
•Employees must also report information received second-hand, online, or through gossip/rumors.
•Notify Campus Safety or call 911 immediately if there are signs of imminent danger to the reporting party or campus community.
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Confidentiality
The following staff positions are considered CONFIDENTIAL resources and are not required to report Title IX incidents or Clery Crimes:
Chaplain Wellness Center Therapists Medical Director and Nurse Practitioner
Additional confidential resources are available off-campus and include:
Victim’s Service Center of Montgomery County 24 hour hotline: 888-521-0983 www.victimservicescenter.org
Women’s Center of Montgomery County 24 hour hotline: 800-773-2424 www.wcmontoco.org
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Confidentiality
If it appears that someone is about to disclose information regarding a crime, sex/gender discrimination or sexual violence, employees should make sure the person understands that you will have to share details of their report with a small circle of administrators who may be obligated to act on the information.
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Reporting Options for
Title IX and Clery Act
The following slides include photos of Ursinus Crisis Response Team members and Campus Safety staff. All members may take reports of Title IX incidents or Clery Act crimes. Confidential resource are noted.
In addition, Campus Safety is available 24 hours a day at:
610-409-3333
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Student Affairs Leadership Team
Heather Lobban-Viravong
VP for College &
Community Engagement
Missy Bryant
Interim Dean of Students/
Co-Director of the
Institute for Student
Success
Kimberly Taylor
Associate Dean of
Students/Title IX
Coordinator
Todd McKinney
Associate Dean of
Students/Director of
Leadership Development
& Student Activities
Melissa Giess
Assistant Dean of
Students/ Director of
Residence Life
Terrence Williams
Assistant Dean of
Students/
Director of the Institute
for Inclusion & Equity
Lauren Finnegan
Director of Counseling
& Wellness
John Bera
Director of
Campus Safety
Katie Bean
Director of Prevention
& Advocacy
Shammah Bermudez
Director of Disability
Services
Nick Hanford
Assistant Director of
Tutoring
Reverend Terri Ofori
Chaplain
CONFIDENTIAL
CONFIDENTIAL RESOURCE
RESOURCE
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Alvert Hernandez
Assistant Director of
Residence Life
Reena Kolar
Staff Psychologist
Alyssa Caffarelli
Assistant Director of
Residence Life
Michael Thompkins
Assistant Director of
Residence Life
Danielle Wagner
Staff Therapist
Myra Sanchez
Graduate Assistant,
Prevention & Advocacy CONFIDENTIAL CONFIDENTIAL
RESOURCE RESOURCE
Campus Safety Officers
Chris Wilcox
Emergency Management
Coordinator
Paul Harris
Team Leader
Pedro Looft
Campus Safety
Officer
Will McCoy
Campus Safety
Officer
Anthony Bruno
Campus Safety
Officer
Rob Coyle
Campus Safety
Officer
Josh Smedley
Campus Safety
Officer
Ted Edgar
Campus Safety
Officer
Travis Leister
Campus Safety Officer
Al Gnoza
Campus Safety Officer
Ray Stitt
Campus Safety Officer
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Have a question about Title IX
or the Clery Act?
We can help!
Kimberly F. Taylor
Associate Dean of Students
Title IX Coordinator
Office: Student Affairs Suite, Wismer
(above Institute for Inclusion & Equity)
Phone: (610) 409-3590 or x4300
Email: [email protected]
John S. Bera
Director of Campus Safety
Office: Campus Safety Office – Olin Plaza
Phone: (610) 409-3333
Email: [email protected]